Malaysia is one of Asia's biggest employers of foreign labour. But recently, cases of deaths, abuse and forced labour have come to light. What is going on? Who is protecting these migrant workers?
The Jakarta Post
November 23, 2006
Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung
All Arifin Salam can do is grieve for his daughter, who died last week in mysterious
circumstances abroad, while waiting for her remains to be sent home to Lampung.
The Star
Thursday November 23, 2006
PUTRAJAYA: Employers seem to be taking the easier and cheaper way out to hire
foreign workers by obtaining work permits for those who are in the country on
tourist visas.
Harian Metro
Oleh Zulfa Mohamad
23 Nov 2006
BUTTERWORTH: Lebih 20 pekerja sebuah kilang biskut di Bukit Panchor, Nibong
Tebal hilang punca berikutan tidak diberi notis dan gaji selepas pengurusan
kilang terbabit mengambil keputusan berpindah ke tempat lain.
The Star
By FARIK ZOLKEPLI and T. THILAGESH
Wednesday November 22, 2006
JOHOR BARU: Several foreign workers of a computer company have died under mysterious
circumstances over the past three months, a municipal councillor alleged.
The Star
Tuesday November 21, 2006
KUALA LUMPUR: The Government is looking at revamping the entire Employment
Act 1955 to enable flexible employment conditions and adjust to the welfare
needs of employees.
The Star
Monday November 20, 2006
KUALA LUMPUR: The Government is looking at revamping the entire Employment
Act 1955 to enable flexible employment conditions and to adjust to the welfare
needs of employees.
The Star
By LOH FOON FONG
Sunday November 19, 2006
KUALA LUMPUR: More women than men have mental breakdowns due to stress, according
to mental health experts.
The Star
Saturday November 18, 2006
FEARS of Malaysia entering into unprofitable free trade agreements (FTAs) were quashed by International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz.
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